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| Botanical Name | Prunus serotina |
|---|---|
| Other Names | American Cherry, Black Cherry, Cherry |
| Main Color Group | Reddish |
| Grain Pattern | Even |
| Workability | Easy |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/FT3 | 35 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 560 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 950 |
| Janka Hardness - N | 4230 |
Black Cherry is an important domestic hardwood, long associated with fine furniture and a favorite of many master craftsmen. When freshly cut, the wood has a tan to light brown color with a pink or red tint. The dark reddish-brown color it exhibits after aging is often imitated through the use of stains on other woods. The sap is pale yellow colored. Grains can be straight or irregular; combined with its moderate density, this makes the wood easily workable. The most desired examples are of the curly-figured variety, which can be bold and quite dramatic.
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Sustainability: This species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Common Uses: Cabinetry, fine furniture, flooring, interior millwork, veneer, musical instruments, turned objects, and small specialty wood items.
Comments: In addition to furniture crafting, Cherry has been used sporadically in guitar building; its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, stability and durability make it ideally suited for guitar neck or body wood. This wood is considered to be one of the most cooperative, user-friendly hardwoods is the world, although it can sometimes be resistant to absorbing a stain. (… but who would want to stain it??) 🙂
Species Description: Wood Species
| Image | Price | Grade | Dimensions | SKU | Buy | Description | hf:att:pa_grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $20.07 | B | 48.062 × 8.25 × 0.812 in | CHERR1016 | | Knots on both faces and bow in board. | b |
 | $17.51 | B | 42.25 × 8.187 × 0.875 in | CHERR1015 | | Large crack, checks, and knots. | b |
 | $13.57 | B | 42.9 × 6.25 × 0.875 in | CHERR1014 | | Knots on both faces with checks and slight bow in board. | b |
 | $18.43 | B | 60.062 × 6.062 × 0.875 in | CHERR1013 | | Large crack one end and knots both faces. | b |
 | $14.53 | AB | 42.625 × 6.062 × 0.875 in | CHERR1012 | | Small knots on one face. | ab |
 | $9.65 | AB | 42.25 × 4.062 × 0.875 in | CHERR1011 | | Small knots both faces. | ab |
 | $7.53 | B | 35 × 4.25 × 0.875 in | CHERR1010 | | Small checks on one face. | b |
 | $13.23 | AB | 60.687 × 3.875 × 0.875 in | CHERR1009 | | Large knot on both faces. | ab |
 | $47.36 | A | 73.44 × 5.81 × 1 in | CHERR1008 | | Small knots. Light gouge. | a |
 | $15.81 | AB | 36 × 5.44 × 0.94 in | CHERR1007 | | Wane. Light gouging, checks on end. | ab |
 | $14.63 | B | 35.38 × 5.69 × 0.94 in | CHERR1006 | | Wane. Light cracking. Small knots. | b |
 | $18.34 | AB | 55 × 4.13 × 0.88 in | CHERR1005 | | Small knots. Light gouging on edge. | ab |
 | $19.79 | B | 65.94 × 4.13 × 0.88 in | CHERR1004 | | Small knots. Wane. | b |
 | $27.79 | B | 50.13 × 7.63 × 0.88 in | CHERR1003 | | Crack on end. Small knots. Light planer skip. | b |
 | $15.63 | B | 37.81 × 5.69 × 0.94 in | CHERR1002 | | Small knots. Crack. Gouging on edge. | b |
 | $33.51 | B | 61 × 7.56 × 0.88 in | CHERR1001 | | Cracks. Knots. | b |
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